Freelancer Demo

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Thought we were joking when we said the game was almost finished, didn't you? Well you thought wrong and the demo proves why.

By Ivan Sulic

Ever since I was in high school I've been anticipating Freelancer. Well, I guess I more managed to spend some time anticipating it when I wasn't selling drugs, cigarettes and getting myself expelled. Now the long, long, incredibly freaking long wait is finally over...nearly finally, anyway.

Digital Anvil's space epic that has been in development since before there was a Digital Anvil is still scheduled to ship on the fourth of March. But don't worry, a publicly available demo is ready to be enjoyed right now.

"The demo offers the chance to explore the entire Liberty System, giving access to more than a dozen bases and five flyable ships. Players will be able to experience the trading system, sample the open-ended nature of the game and immerse themselves in the intense combat.

Set in the outer reaches of the planetary system, Freelancer combines the action of 3-D space combat, the exploration of a dynamic, living universe and trading in a rich galactic economy, where players' decisions drive the adventure. Developed by Digital Anvil, the epic adventure challenges players to determine their own reputations and choose their own distinctive styles of play. Players can choose to act like police officers, traders, pirates or explorers for different gameplay experiences. The open-ended style of gameplay gives gamers a choice between following a linear storyline or determining how the story will unfold. The multiplayer component enables players around the globe with their own servers to fly missions or explore space together. An enhanced mouse and keyboard interface simulates the realistic feel of flying a spaceship while making the game accessible to a wide range of gamers."

Check it out at the official site and be sure to preorder your copy of the game from our very own GameStore when you find out for yourself just how cool it can be.